Sony Engages in Negotiations to Acquire Kadokawa

Rumor has it that Sony might be gearing up for a major acquisition involving Kadokawa, the parent company of FromSoftware. This could potentially be a game-changer if everything falls into place.

According to sources cited by Reuters, discussions are underway, and a deal could be on the horizon in the coming weeks. Before this buzz, Kadokawa had a market value of $2.7 billion, while Sony’s shares saw a slight uptick of 0.6%.

Interestingly, Sony already holds a 2% stake in Kadokawa and has a direct investment in the Elden Ring creators, FromSoftware. Both Sony and Kadokawa have opted to stay silent when reached for comments about the potential deal.

Elden Ring made its grand entrance in 2022, born out of a collaboration between FromSoftware, renowned for crafting their own niche in the gaming world, and George R.R. Martin, the mastermind behind A Song of Ice and Fire, the universe that inspired Game of Thrones. The game was met with widespread acclaim, marking yet another triumph for FromSoftware.

Reflecting on our review, we praised Elden Ring as “a crowning achievement for both FromSoftware and the gaming industry at large. It revitalizes the often overused open-world concept by putting exploration and player freedom front and center. The game ditches the restrictive markers and quest objectives that have been a staple since The Witcher 3, injecting fresh life into the open-world genre.”